PBA commissioner Willie Marcial bared that he is already in talks with a possible foreign guest team that will see action in Season 49 of the Commissioner’s Cup. The league chieftain shared that he already got the go signal from the Board of Governors following their meeting on Tuesday, June 4,...
The PBA might see an influx of towering imports come next season as the league finally abolished the height limit in the Commissioner's Cup. That, along with other plans including the return of the league's three-conference format were discussed during the PBA board meeting on Tuesday, June 4 where...
The local stock exchange recovered some of the previous day’s losses following gains in US equities and the release of the May inflation data. The main index added 54.90 points or 0.86 percent to close at 6,441.32 with Conglomerates leading the advance while the Industrial and Mining...
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan (File photo) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and its counterparts from other countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are looking to establish a set of rules that will govern how they address various maritime...
Bank of the Philippine Islands’ (BPI) financial inclusion and microfinance arm BanKo has teamed up with agri-tech company Agrilever to launch the Agri NegosyoKo Loan Program. In a media briefing, BPI said this initiative aims to help farmers strengthen their agricultural practices and...
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) estimated that the decrease in rice tariffs from 35 percent to 15 percent could potentially reduce rice prices by P6 to P7 per kilo. In a briefing on Wednesday, June 5, PSA Undersecretary Claire Dennis S. Mapa said that these estimates were made taking into...
President Marcos has ordered the Philippine National Police (PNP) to further reduce the crime rate in the country. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the command conference with the Philippine National Police on June 4, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Marcos made the directive...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday, June 5 urged the government to consider bringing up China’s constant aggression in the West Philippine Sea before the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Escudero said the government has the option to raise its concerns...
President Marcos has ordered a study for creating a legal department within the Philippine National Police (PNP) to protect the welfare of the police officers against harassment and flimsy accusations. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) Marcos said this during his second...
The Philippine men’s national football team is looking to salvage its slim chance in the preliminary joint qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2027 AFC Asian Cup when it faces Vietnam on Thursday, June 6, at the Mỹ Đình National Stadium. PMNFT captain and keeper Neil...
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Wednesday, June 5, assured the Philippine National Police (PNP) of its assistance in the review of cases which were filed in courts but were eventually dismissed. The assistance was assured by Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla after PNP Spokesperson Col....
Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago ordered on Wednesday, June 5, all officials to conduct aggressive operations to sweep all ports across the country with fixers victimizing vehicle owners and other passengers. Citing reports on the ground, Santiago said fixers are...
